June 29, 2018

Corporate portraits and PR images on location

Corporate portraits and PR images on location

Recently I have been asked to take some corporate portraits and some PR style images on location for Cambridge based company Annesley Gandon. Over the past several months, I noticed a big increase of enquiries for is PR style images and location portraits. I personally think on site photography is a great marketing tool and one of the easiest ways of communicating the vision of the company without words.

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Showing the employees at work gives the clients a good sense of the company and how it feels to work with the particular team or department. I also believe that seeing people at work creates a rapport, builds trust and confidence.

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I really enjoyed with Annesley Gandon team and they were extremely helpful and easy to work with. We created a range of portraits, headshots and PR style images for their website, annual reports and social media use. I don’t usually have behind the scene images but this time I was lucky to be photographed at work by the team.

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June 3, 2018

Lecturers Portraits Cambridge

Lecturers Portraits Cambridge

Julia Guarneri has contacted me for some studio Portraits for her new book.  We created a range of portraits and headshots which she will use to promote her book and her lectures. At the end of the session we had some fresh and modern portraits as well as some casual shots which was a lot of fun. I’m known for my dramatic studio portraits but this time I wanted to take some more high key shots which was surprisingly satisfying! Here are some images at the end of the shoot!

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May 14, 2018

A photoshoot with David Kirkpatrick

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A photoshoot with David Kirkpatrick

Recently, I had the pleasure to meet David Kirkpatrick in my studio and I took a range of images for his new book. He is a New York Times writer based in London and used to be the New York Times bureau chief in Egypt. His book has just been published which is about the politics in the Middle East.

Here a few samples from the photo shoot which was very enjoyable!

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March 12, 2018

What’s the difference between a traditional headshot and business portrait?

What’s the difference between a traditional headshot and business portrait?

What’s the difference between a traditional headshot and business portrait?

The traditional studio headshot is classic and still a great way to represent ourselves. Still a powerful tool for marketing individuals and companies on websites or social media.

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Business portraits tend to say a bit more about us as they are mostly taken in our natural environment, office or workspace.

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Creating an online identity is very important for us all without a doubt. I believe a business portrait is a stronger tool to market ourselves as we can say a bit more about who we are, what we are doing and how we are doing. Our body language, office space, the tools we use are part of our branding and communicate our vision more effectively with business portraits.

We all have different needs and there is no solution will fit all. I’m a strong believer in branding and I like to reflect on every commission beforehand, which would be a better fit for each individual’s need,  a traditional headshot or a business portrait.

Let me know which one fits your business model and feel free to get in touch to discuss your online identity.

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November 28, 2017

A photoshoot with Pepe Romero

A Photoshoot with Pepe Romero

A Photoshoot with Pepe Romero

A dream came true! Pepe Romero is one of the most respected classical artists of our age. His recordings and masterclasses have been an inspiration to many players and still continuing to be. Without getting too Wikipedia I better tell you the little story behind the photoshoot which is very special for me.

As a former Classical guitarist (a hobbyist now) I’ve always been an admirer to Pepe Romero’s artistry and musicianship.

The photoshoot took place in Antwerp – Belgium and literally 5 minutes including the setup as Pepe is very busy and his time is valuable.

I was very excited to set up very quickly in very difficult lighting conditions. The concert saloon had almost no ambient light. I used my trusty Elinchrom Quadra with a big umbrella to light him and the saloon as much as possible in limited time. Did my measurements and I had a few minutes to shoot the images. He was very friendly and nice to work with even though he was a bit tired as he had just finished a concert.

Here are some of the results I sent him today and his website if you like to explore more of his excellent music: https://peperomero.com/

A photoshoot with Pepe Romero

 

A photoshoot with Pepe Romero

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October 5, 2017

Professional Corporate Headshots in Cambridge

Professional corporate headshots shoot with Cambridge Family Law Practice

Professional corporate headshots shoot with Cambridge Family Law Practice

I love location shots and this one was particularly a lot of fun. The shoot took place on Trinity Lane and I used strobes as the daylight wasn’t great. Thanks to my trusty battery powered lights which helped me a lot to make sure the team looks awesome!

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We started early morning and the whole shoot took almost a full day. This is only the location part of the shoot and we also took some indoor office shots and some groups shots for their online presence, even some fun shots for their social media use.

Location shots are not only a bit of fresh air, it might also add a lot of character and personality to your images. They can change the whole mood of the images and make them look more distinctive and personable. Cambridge Family Law practice obviously a Cambridge Based company and having their images taken on this very classic Cambridge background is a great branding move which I admire.

Here are some of the example images from the shoot:

Professional Corporate Headshots shoot with Cambridge Family Law Practice

Professional Corporate Headshots shoot with Cambridge Family Law Practice

Overall, It was great to work with such a fun and creative team as they are very easy to work with and I’m very happy with the results as a professional photographer!

Please get in touch if you need some professional corporate headshots in Cambridge. I would love to hear from you!

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October 4, 2017

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What is beauty?

I have been interviewed by Cambridge TV and the subject was the beauty. I am flattered that they found me online and wanted to ask me the question ” What is beauty” and how I answer this question as a professional portrait photographer. It was a lot of fun for me as they captured me while I was shooting. It always feels a bit weird to be at the wrong of the camera and being filmed as usually I am the one who is at the back side of the camera.

Please see the video here and I would be very interested to hear what you think about the question “What is beauty” and what your answer would be?

 

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October 2, 2017

Fashion Photography Cambridge

Fashion Photography Cambridge

Fashion Photography Cambridge

It’s been a while since I have posted my last blog post and I’m quite excited to write about one of my latest Fashion shoot in my Cambridge studio.

First of all, I must say I was very fortunate to work with Leigh Rawlins who is a great Cambridge based Fashion Designer and the art director of the shoot. Here is a backstage shot of her and our fantastic model Elsa:

I used matching colour backdrops with the collections and quite a flat soft lighting.

The whole collection has very distinctive Buddha figures, different patterns on different materials and I was captivated with Leigh’s creativity of the design of whole set. What a talent!

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Fashion photographer Cambridge

The whole shoot took almost four hours and it was a lot of fun. I personally enjoyed very much as a photographer and It was really a rich experience to work with a great designer, make up artist and the model.

I’m sure the new collection will be a great success and look forward to seeing it very soon. This is what I enjoy most as a professional photographer, seeing the work we create with a team effort makes a difference to my clients experiences.

I will keep you guys posted when Leigh updates her website to see the final images as well.

Please contact me for your fashion shoot enquiries in my studio or on Location. [email protected]

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January 10, 2017

Why professional headshots?

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Why professional headshots?

Why professional headshots?

Professional headshots are great if you:

· Already have a business or are about to start one. Headshots can be used on your website, business cards, in email signatures, newsletters, banners. They can help you to create your branding. After all, people always prefer to know who they are doing business with.

·  Are looking for a job and want to use it on social media;

·  Are interested in online dating and want to impress;

·  Need an update of an existing headshot. Faces and hairstyles change, so it is worth updating your headshots every few years to reflect this.

What’s wrong with using my own photos?

You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. A photo that you have taken yourself will, quite simply, look like you’ve taken it yourself. Using your own camera, even if it’s a high-quality one, won’t allow you to capture that moment just before you laugh, or that glint in your eye as you talk about your passions.

The same goes for photographs that your friends take of you. Unless they are experienced photographers themselves, they will likely lack the skills and expertise that are necessary in order to convey your message.

A professional photographer, on the other hand, will use their expertise to capture your personality. They do this in the way they position you, and in what they say to you in order to evoke those warm, spontaneous expressions that make you look approachable and professional.

Their in-depth knowledge of lighting and composition, combined with high-quality equipment, that can be adjusted and controlled as the need arises, will capture you at your very best. These things just cannot be replaced by a home-made photo.

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“Onur is very personable and professional and the session was fun. I loved that I received the photos the same day and I now have a much more confident online presence” Alexandre Winkels – Cambridge University Lecturer

If you’re thinking about a headshot, you might want to consider a professional to do it for you. Why not having a look at my headshot gallery or Contact me for a free consultation.

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How to take better pictures with your mobile?
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January 1, 2017

How to take better pictures with your mobile?

How to take better pictures with your mobile?

You don’t really need to invest in a very expensive camera to take great pictures! Here are my top tips on how to take better pictures with your mobile.

I want to start my article with a quote by American Photographer Chase Jarvis. “the best camera is the one that’s with you”

Photographers (including myself) love to upgrade gear as much as they can. Buying a lens which is sharper, with a wider aperture, lighter, longer reach etc. But usually, professional camera equipment is heavier than compact or mirrorless cameras. Nowadays there are even full frame mirrorless cameras which are lighter than most of the DSLR’s. No surprises here they are rather expensive.

So, what we want is a lightweight camera, which takes good enough pictures and not too expensive! it sounds like our mobile phone camera would do the job if we know what we are doing and what we expect from it. Nowadays mobile phone cameras are extremely capable. Especially a lot of Apple iPhone and some high-end Android phones take fantastic pictures.

The composition is the key I love to see National Geographic photographers posting pictures taken by their mobiles. They never cease to amaze me indeed. At the end of the day, we need to remember camera is just a tool to capture what we see and helping us to tell our stories.

Get closer Mobile phone cameras take very good macro shots. If you want to capture a flower or a subject you are at the right place. Don’t think it will not be good enough quality. They let you get closer to subjects more than our expensive lenses unless you have a macro lens.

Mobile cameras are fast My favorite street photography tool is my iPhone. It is small, fast, invisible and always with me. You can frame and take your shot in less than a second. No camera can do that unless you are using like f11 and pre-focus!

Don’t zoom, don’t add a filter and don’t add fake blur Mobile phone cameras are great but it is good not to expect miracles. When you zoom you will have a horrible picture quality. It is a better idea to crop if you need closer pictures. You can edit your pictures instead of adding filters. Filters add too much grain, saturation, and colour to your images. Adjusting shadows, highlights, contrast, and brightness will make your pictures look great.

Why don’t you post your favourite photos taken by your mobile camera below and get my critique!

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